USA: Alabama's sixth execution of the year is set

Alabama has scheduled Carey Grayson to be executed on 21 November 2024. In 1996, he became the last of four young males to be convicted of a 1994 murder. At the four separate trials, the prosecutor used mutually incompatible theories, claiming each defendant was the most culpable. In 2004, Alabama told the US Supreme Court that Carey Grayson was not the most culpable. His is the sole death sentence to survive on appeal. He was 19 at the time of the crime, emerging from a childhood marked by abuse, neglect and bipolar disorder. We urge the Governor to commute his sentence. Choose a language to view report English English French Spanish Download PDF Americas Campaigns Death Penalty North America United States of America Urgent Action Campaigns Recently added COP29: Leaders must commit to fair climate financing and fully phasing out fossil fuels Saudi Arabia: Shortfalls in migrant workers’ insurance scheme highlight need for major reforms on eve of ILO labour complaint Ethiopia: End the month-long arbitrary detention of thousands in Amhara Region Mozambique: End violent post-election crackdown ahead of 7 November Maputo march Yemen: Authorities and Meta must address online gender-based violence Write a letter, change a life Every year, our global community comes together to fight injustice and support people whose human rights are under threat. Join the Write for Rights campaign and demand justice by calling on decision makers to do the right thing.